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  Turbo blown on a car bought two months ago - who covers costs? 30 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an 09 plate Audi A4 TDI two months ago from a non Audi garage but the turbo has blown already. The one thing that isn't covered by the warranty....
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  Which warranty? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The manufacturers three-year warranty runs out shortly. BMW have offered to renew it(£427 inc. emergency service), but so have Warranty Direct (£300) &...
• BMW - BMW Extended Fully Comp Warranty Scam 30 May 2011 (Forum)
  I am writing this to warn other BMW drivers. I own a 06 2.0d X3 with 43k miles that has a full BMW service history. The car is supposedly covered by extended BMW Comprehensive Component Cover warranty (their most expensive top level cover). Shortly after its last major service the car developed a Turbo fault. The dealer told me that the turbo had failed due to a build up of carbon and this wasn?
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  I can't open my Honda CR-V's satellite navigation system - any ideas? 17 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The joystick/enter button on my satellite navigation works sometimes and not others. I have tried removing the four screws on the back of the lid but the...
• Volkswagen T5 Transporter Shuttle (2004 - ) - Getting Insurance - not easy but there are answers 19 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I had a lot of trouble getting insurance on mine as a private punter since although the VIN classed it as a diesel car for tax the body type is minibus. The descriptions for these vehicles as accessed by the insurance databases seem very confused and inconsistent. The underlying description of Transporter T30 130 TDI SWB (model type) as the main description not really helping much as it was then randomly associated with body type descriptions The insurance companies offering commercial cover baulked mainly at the number of seats (8) classing it a minibus which SEVERELY restricted the opportunities for cover.
• How gullible are some people? 28 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  She was having to give every personal detail, details of other insurances, breakdown insurances - the full works! When she came off the phone I commented that it was an awful long call to get a cover note - apparently this was the insurance division of the large motor retailer and she had been told by the salesman that she had to phone them to get the free 7 day cover so that they could tax her car!
• Pesky breakdown cover 25 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  They said, we're too busy today, how about next week? Anyway, I've lost faith in them now. I'm covering one car for 2 people and want homecover and certainty that they'll come when I call - just peace of mind really I've looked up Europ Assistance, and they're £59 for an all-in comprehensive policy.
• Toyota - Toyota extended warranty experience 26 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  Called local Toyota dealer on Tuesday, explained the issue to the service receptionist who was skeptical it was covered, but drop the car in anyway.   Dropped it in at 8am this morning, told it may be a couple of days as they needed to assess the problem and may need parts,  Asked if we needed a courtesy car in which case we'd need to go back next week or if not they would give us a lift back home or office, neither were needed, They called at 11am and I was expecting a diagnosis and 'sorry but that isn't covered'.
• Honda Civic - Shark Fin Antennas - Something to Avoid? 5 Feb 2023 (Forum)
    The cover is attached by screws  up through the base – the cover itself is just ordinary plastic and so becomes a bit fragile with age and exposure to the elements.  I found a Youtube video showing how to fit it but I do not think myself competent to have a go - grab handles, light cover, pillar trim etc all have to be removed with considerable potential for breaking something.
• Focus TDDI or is it TDCI? 26 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  52 plate Ford focus tddi, Ford dealers insurers etc say its a tddi according to Reg No: On rocker cover its stamped Endura DI. Just below on the side of rocker cover is a label/barcode encased in a sort of plastic, on it it says "Endura TDCI stage 3" What is the car and what is this stage 3 mean. Cheers
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  Why doesn't my warranty cover condenser repairs to my 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a policy with a leading warranty company. I have paid about £800 over the last two years to them for an 'extra care' policy (with franchised...
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  Is a £4000 repair bill acceptable for a 11 year old car? 10 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a BMW 645i from a BMW main dealer in May 2005. It has been maintained by them ever since at the required intervals. Recently I have just had...
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  Why are excess charges so high on independent annual excess insurance policies for car rental? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have often used independent annual excess insurance cover for car rental. This is a useful money-saver if the hire extends for more than a week or two....
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  Volkswagen All-in service plan and warranty - is it worth it? 16 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Volkswagen have a service plan and warranty called All-in. It’s for cars over 3 years old and included two MoTs, one minor service, one major service,...
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  I can't get covered for car hire in Spain because I'm 86 - what should I do? 3 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I used to obtain an annual policy for car rental in Spain, but now that I'm 86 I'm no longer eligible. Is there an alternative to paying the rental company's...
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  Flaky paint on a Toyota Auris - what are my rights? 1 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Thirteen months ago I bought a Toyota Auris. I paid extra to have body moulding protective door strips added to the car and for them to be colour matched...
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  Is water ingress covered under Ford warranty? 6 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Fiesta is 21 months old and water has suddenly started to accumulate in both rear seat passenger footwells. Having visited my Ford dealer and phoned...
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  Is a catalytic converter covered under warranty? 12 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Does a new car warranty cover the cat? I have an MG ZS which is 18 months old and has done 3,000 miles. It was bought new. I have been told by the MG agent...
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  Should the Audi warranty cover warped brake discs? 22 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi Q3 has 20,600 miles and is still within the three year Audi warranty. I noticed there was a vibration when braking from above 60 mph. I took the...
• BMW 5 Series - BMW 520D - AA Warranty - Cargiant bad experience 17 May 2017 (Forum)
  They are yet to send their engineers out so as you can imagine im without a car.Courtesy car isn't covered at level of warranty I purchased I was told.You'd think Gold would be the highest standard. I was under the impression that the car warranty covers me for the cost of any mechanical and electrical repairs that are needed on my car, including parts and labour.